Kick Off: Barca suffer defeat as Reds emerge victorious, AFCON last 16 confirmed

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Match Reports

Athletic Club 4-2 Barcelona (AET): Xavi's side knocked out of Copa del Rey

There will be no Copa del Rey success for Barcelona this season, as their involvement in the competition has come to an end. Xavi Hernandez’s side were defeated 4-2 by Athletic Club after an enthralling 120 months at San Mames.

Fulham 1-1 Liverpool (Agg 2-3): Reds will face Chelsea in Carabao Cup final

Liverpool saw off Fulham in the Carabao Cup semi-finals to set up a final showdown with Chelsea at Wembley on 25 February.

Bayern 1-0 Union Berlin: Guerreiro scores stunning trivela to secure victory

Raphael Guerreiro edged Bayern Munich to a narrow victory over Union Berlin to take the champions to within four points of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

Zambia 0-1 Morocco: Ziyech strike hands AFCON hosts Ivory Coast reprieve

Morocco did host nation Ivory Coast a colossal favour by beating Zambia to send the Elephants into the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 by the back door.

Namibia 0-0 Mali: Group leader Mali and Namibia both through after goalless draw

Namibia booked a first ever appearance in the last 16 of the African Cup of Nations by holding a Mali side who topped Group E by virtue of the point.

South Africa 0-0 Tunisia: South Africa go through as draw eliminates Tunisia

South Africa reached the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Tunisia which eliminated the 2004 champions.

Tanzania 0-0 DR Congo: DR Congo progress but Tanzania bow out of AFCON

DR Congo reached the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw with Tanzania in Korhogo.

Zambia 0-1 Morocco: Ziyech strike hands AFCON hosts Ivory Coast reprieve

Morocco did host nation Ivory Coast a colossal favour by beating Zambia to send the Elephants into the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 by the back door.

These Things Happen

Coaches with most losses this season: Kompany tops, Ten Hag 2nd, Howe 3rd

Coaches with most losses this season: Kompany tops, Ten Hag 2nd, Howe 3rd

€60m Barcelona signing struggling to adapt to life in Catalonia

Barcelona starlet Vitor Roque arrived in December for a fee of €30m plus €31m in variables, carrying plenty of expectation. Some backed Roque to displace Robert Lewandowski from the side, but it has been a slower start to life in Spain.

Ex-Man City footballer, 22, fighting to play again after being stabbed 32 times

A former Manchester City footballer who was left for dead after being stabbed by a complete stranger 32 times in a random attack is fighting to play soccer again.

OFFICIAL: Ex-Real Madrid & Man Utd star Chicharito back to childhood club Chivas

Guadalajara published a video which included collaborations from legendary coaches Carlo Ancelotti and Sir Alex Ferguson to officially announce Chicharito’s return.

AFCON last 16 confirmed! Check full fixtures with date

The Africa Cup of Nations last 16 have been confirmed! Check fixtures with date below:

OFFICIAL: Ivory Coast sack head coach despite they may still qualify for last 16

Ivory Coast part ways with the head coach Jean Louis Gasset in the middle of the AFCON that the country is hosting.

Referees Committee internally recognise 2 VAR errors during Real Madrid’s win

The story of the week has been Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Almeria, featuring yet another remarkable comeback from Los Blancos. But not due to their heroics – the three VAR decisions have dominated the headlines since, with no shortage of reaction.

Onana passionately cheers on Cameroon despite being dropped for huge AFCON game

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been praised for his response to being dropped by Cameroon for their must-win Africa Cup of Nations group match against Gambia.

OFFICIAL: Man Utd confirm Martial has completed surgery, to be out for 10 weeks

OFFICIAL: Man Utd confirm Martial has completed surgery, to be out for 10 weeks

Eden Hazard reunites with Swansea ballboy he infamously kicked

Eden Hazard has reunited with the ball boy he kicked over 10 years ago, who is now worth over £40million thanks to his vodka empire.

Barcelona close to signing 21-year-old winger – report

Barcelona are close to sealing a deal for 21-year-old Naim Garcia from Leganes, according to the latest in Spain.

Onana can’t be stopped – football’s most chaotic ‘keeper is now on free-kicks

Andre Onana hasn’t pulled up too many trees since joining Manchester United, but still has plenty of stock in the bank as a world-class goalkeeper.

Real Madrid signing of 19-year-old winger confirmed

Castellon have confirmed the sale of 19-year-old winger Jeremy de Leon to Real Madrid, following several weeks of speculation.

What They Say

Valverde makes Real Madrid & Barcelona look foolish with brilliant response

Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has a major Copa del Rey quarter-final at home to Barcelona to prepare, but was inevitably asked about the refereeing controversy following leaked VAR audios. Los Blancos certainly were aided by VAR in their win over Almeria on Sunday, which inspired Barcelona President Joan Laporta to claim the competition was not equal. Valverde gave them an example to follow.

Atletico manager Simeone fumes over VAR controversy – ‘They think we’re stupid’

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has hit out at the discussion of the VAR scandal, following Real Madrid’s controversial win over Almeria on Sunday.

Michael Carrick singles out one Chelsea star after Middlesbrough's 6-1 defeat

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes one Chelsea star seems destined for a 'great career' after witnessing their impact first hand in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

In-Depth

Transfer market's BIGGEST losers: Barcelona's £539m black hole tops the list

A new study has revealed the 50 clubs in Europe who have the worst transfer records across the last decade - with a number of Premier League sides featuring.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Messi and Suarez unveil Inter Miami's epic new jersey with teammates

Fixtures of the Day

Asian Cup

South Korea VS Malaysia 2024/01/25 11:30 UTC

Copa del Rey

Atletico Madrid VS Sevilla 2024/01/25 20:00 UTC